Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

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  Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

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• Calculators

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  Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

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  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

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  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

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  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

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